Monday, September 27, 2010

Support Ed, David Miliband urges

Support Ed, David Miliband urges

Support Ed, David Miliband urges

Posted: 27 Sep 2010 09:30 AM PDT

Defeated leadership candidate David Miliband issues a rallying call to Labour, saying his brother Ed would be a "great leader".

IMF backs coalition spending cuts

Posted: 27 Sep 2010 08:48 AM PDT

The International Monetary Fund gives its backing to the coalition government's plans to cut spending, saying they support a "balanced recovery".

Search for UK Afghan aid worker

Posted: 27 Sep 2010 10:17 AM PDT

The search for a Scottish aid worker and three local staff kidnapped in Afghanistan is continuing, security officials say.

Adult video-sharing list leaked

Posted: 27 Sep 2010 10:08 AM PDT

A document apparently showing thousands of Sky broadband customers' personal details, alongside a list of adult films they may have illegally shared, is leaked online.

US 'disappointed' by Israeli move

Posted: 27 Sep 2010 09:56 AM PDT

The US state department expresses disappointment at Israel's decision not to extend its ban on settlement building in the West Bank.

Segway tycoon dies in cliff crash

Posted: 27 Sep 2010 09:34 AM PDT

The millionaire owner of the US Segway firm dies after falling from cliffs while riding one of his company's motorised scooters.

Car maker Ford to add 120 UK jobs

Posted: 27 Sep 2010 10:04 AM PDT

The car maker Ford is in the process of recruiting more than one hundred new staff at its British factories.

Pakistan anger at Nato-led raids

Posted: 27 Sep 2010 09:54 AM PDT

Pakistan officials says Nato-led raids which crossed into the country from Afghanistan and killed more than 50 insurgents were a violation of sovereignty.

Soldier killed in Helmand named

Posted: 27 Sep 2010 08:03 AM PDT

A soldier killed in Afghanistan on Saturday when his vehicle was struck by a roadside bomb is named as Corporal Matthew Thomas.

Students warn over '£10,000 fee'

Posted: 27 Sep 2010 06:25 AM PDT

Students are demanding that the government rules out reports that tuition fees in England will be increased to £10,000 per year.

Four to bid for UKIP leadership

Posted: 27 Sep 2010 10:02 AM PDT

Four men, including former leader Nigel Farage, are each campaigning to become the next leader of the UK Independence Party.

Bank bricked up in protest at a lack of credit

Posted: 27 Sep 2010 04:25 AM PDT

A developer bricks up the front of a Barclays bank in Dorset in protest at the lack of credit available for small firms.

Firm fined after dead mouse found in loaf

Posted: 27 Sep 2010 10:46 AM PDT

A food production company is ordered to pay nearly £17,000 after a man found a dead mouse in a loaf of bread.

Rooney to miss key Valencia clash

Posted: 27 Sep 2010 09:00 AM PDT

Wayne Rooney will not travel with the Manchester United squad for the Champions League match against Valencia on Wednesday because of an ankle injury.

Tweeting ban for Ryder Cup stars

Posted: 27 Sep 2010 08:28 AM PDT

The Europe and US Ryder Cup teams are banned from using Twitter until after the end of the tournament.

England athletes move to village

Posted: 27 Sep 2010 09:39 AM PDT

The first batch of England athletes move into the much criticised Commonwealth Games athletes' village on Monday after support staff give the green light.

In-form Alonso lays down gauntlet

Posted: 27 Sep 2010 08:43 AM PDT

Fernando Alonso warns his Formula 1 rivals "the championship starts now", following his victory in Singapore.

Rugby league mourns Terry Newton

Posted: 27 Sep 2010 03:07 AM PDT

The world of rugby league pays tribute to former Great Britain player Terry Newton, who was found hanged at his home on Sunday.

Roof fall pupils 'had drunk beer'

Posted: 27 Sep 2010 07:49 AM PDT

A head teacher led pupils who had been drinking on to their school roof before one of them fell, a court hears.

Lawyer 'shot to protect officers'

Posted: 27 Sep 2010 07:46 AM PDT

A police marksman breaks down as he describes how he shot an armed barrister in London to protect himself and his colleagues.

Jail term for paedophile doctor

Posted: 27 Sep 2010 05:19 AM PDT

A doctor who tried to lure two young girls into his car because he wanted to have sex with them is jailed for four years.

Ancient arch destroyed by driver

Posted: 27 Sep 2010 10:33 AM PDT

An ancient 16th Century archway at Scone Palace in Perthshire is destroyed after a van driver crashed into it.

Parades legislation put on hold

Posted: 27 Sep 2010 09:56 AM PDT

The DUP leader Peter Robinson says legislation to replace the Parades Commission has been put on hold after the Orange Order refused to review their decision to reject it.

Dead baby's mum on cruelty charge

Posted: 27 Sep 2010 05:19 AM PDT

The mother of Enniskillen toddler Millie Martin, who died from horrific injuries, appears in court charged with child neglect.

Man admits killing mother and son

Posted: 27 Sep 2010 08:55 AM PDT

A 27-year-old lodger pleads guilty to murdering a Polish woman and her 11-year-old son at their home in Flintshire.

Accused security guard 'was hit'

Posted: 27 Sep 2010 09:07 AM PDT

A security guard who denies the manslaughter of a shoplifter told police he was hit in the face in the struggle.

UN relief at Rwanda peacekeepers

Posted: 27 Sep 2010 02:54 AM PDT

UN chief Ban Ki-moon thanks Rwanda for dropping its threat to withdraw peacekeepers from Darfur in response to a leaked report accusing its troops of genocide.

Fifa to aid injured Togo keeper

Posted: 27 Sep 2010 10:20 AM PDT

Kodjovi Obilale, the Togo goalkeeper shot at the Nations Cup in Angola, will receive much-needed funds from Fifa.

China police probe 'black jails'

Posted: 27 Sep 2010 08:27 AM PDT

State media in China say police are checking claims that a security firm was paid to abduct people trying to report injustices to Beijing authorities.

Japan to press China over boats

Posted: 27 Sep 2010 12:35 AM PDT

Japan will ask China to pay for damage to two patrol vessels after a collision with a Chinese trawler in disputed waters earlier this month, Tokyo says.

Spain mayors in huge bribes trial

Posted: 27 Sep 2010 07:52 AM PDT

Some 95 defendants, including two ex-mayors of Marbella, pack into a court in Malaga for a huge corruption case.

Minister quits over police strike

Posted: 27 Sep 2010 09:56 AM PDT

Romanian Interior Minister Vasile Blaga announces his resignation after last week's strike by thousands of police officers.

Chavez foes advance in election

Posted: 27 Sep 2010 02:27 AM PDT

The Venezuelan opposition overturns President Hugo Chavez's two-thirds majority in parliament in a poll seen as a test of the president's popularity.

Santos hails Farc 'turning point'

Posted: 26 Sep 2010 05:22 PM PDT

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos says the killing of guerrilla leader Mono Jojoy marks the "beginning of the end" for the country's Farc rebels.

Iran bans two opposition parties

Posted: 27 Sep 2010 09:46 AM PDT

An Iranian court has banned two parties which backed opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi in last year's poll, a judiciary spokesman says.

Egypt pope apologises to Muslims

Posted: 27 Sep 2010 02:44 AM PDT

The leader of Egypt's Coptic Christians apologises for "inappropriate" comments by a bishop that cast doubt on the authenticity of some Koran verses.

'No row' over Delhi Games opening

Posted: 27 Sep 2010 10:44 AM PDT

There is no row over Prince Charles's role in the opening of the Commonwealth Games on Sunday, British diplomatic sources say.

Pakistan tour manager Saeed quits

Posted: 27 Sep 2010 07:14 AM PDT

The fallout from Pakistan's troubled tour of England kicks off with the resignation of tour manager Yawar Saeed.

FBI agents 'cheated on key exam'

Posted: 27 Sep 2010 09:40 AM PDT

FBI agents cheated on an internal exam by conferring, using crib sheets, and finding answers on computers, a Department of Justice probe finds.

Canada clean-up 'may take months'

Posted: 27 Sep 2010 10:34 AM PDT

Canadian officials warn that fully repairing the damage done by Hurricane Igor in Newfoundland is likely to take months.

China Airlines agrees $40m fine

Posted: 27 Sep 2010 10:04 AM PDT

China Airlines will plead guilty and pay a $40m fine for fixing air-cargo prices, the US justice department says.

Wolseley planning Swiss tax move

Posted: 27 Sep 2010 06:08 AM PDT

Building and heating materials group Wolseley announces plans for a new Swiss holding company to reduce its corporate tax bill.

Unilever buys US hair care group

Posted: 27 Sep 2010 01:31 AM PDT

Unilever buys hair care group Alberto Culver for $3.7bn (£2.3bn), adding the Tresemmé, VO5, and Simple brands to its portfolio.

Darling: We can't ignore deficit

Posted: 27 Sep 2010 07:20 AM PDT

Ex-chancellor Alistair Darling defends his deficit-cutting strategy in his farewell speech to the Labour conference as a front bencher.

Labour 'to face coalition deals'

Posted: 27 Sep 2010 10:12 AM PDT

Labour are warned hung parliaments are more likely in future - and they too will have to compromise on policy.

Genetic defect 'causes migraines'

Posted: 27 Sep 2010 01:15 AM PDT

Scientists have identified a genetic defect linked to migraine which could point the way to new treatments.

Public asked over NHS cash reward

Posted: 27 Sep 2010 07:22 AM PDT

A public consultation is being launched over whether the NHS in England and Wales should offer financial incentives to encourage healthier lifestyles.

Smoking link to ectopic pregnancy

Posted: 27 Sep 2010 04:09 AM PDT

Researchers say a chemical in cigarette smoke has been found to cause a reaction which can lead to ectopic pregnancies.

Student 'accommodation shortage'

Posted: 27 Sep 2010 10:13 AM PDT

Universities are struggling to find accommodation for record numbers of new students, according to student unions.

Heads 'won't repeat Sats boycott'

Posted: 27 Sep 2010 05:33 AM PDT

Head teachers say they will not repeat last year's boycott of Sats tests after an independent review is announced by the government.

Board to bring in exam-only GCSEs

Posted: 27 Sep 2010 07:02 AM PDT

The AQA exam board, the largest in England, says it will offer GCSEs in which all assessment is done in exams at the end of the course.

Painless laser 'can spot disease'

Posted: 26 Sep 2010 05:37 PM PDT

Portable devices with painless laser beams could soon replace X-rays as a non-invasive way to diagnose disease.

UK 'needs domestic wind industry'

Posted: 27 Sep 2010 08:56 AM PDT

Offshore wind energy's high costs are largely down to importing materials, a report concludes - and boosting domestic capacity would bring costs down.

Jackson threatens Hobbit shutdown

Posted: 27 Sep 2010 02:05 AM PDT

Film director Peter Jackson warns production of The Hobbit could cease over a contractual dispute with acting unions.

Hollywood 'scared to take risks'

Posted: 27 Sep 2010 08:10 AM PDT

The directors of The Hole 3D and Will Ferrell comedy The Other Guys say it has become harder to make Hollywood films as studios opt to stick to 'safe' movies.

EastEnders crowned at soap awards

Posted: 27 Sep 2010 10:00 AM PDT

EastEnders wins six trophies at the Inside Soap awards, including best soap and a fifth successive best actress gong for Lacey Turner.

MEPs back financial supervision package

Posted: 22 Sep 2010 04:11 AM PDT

MEPs have approved a series of financial mechanisms designed to prevent future economic crises.

Sparks as wing dragged along runway

Posted: 26 Sep 2010 11:37 PM PDT

A passenger plane has made an emergency landing at JFK airport in New York after experiencing landing gear problems.

Cheetah's blind date in Lovers' Lane

Posted: 26 Sep 2010 11:49 PM PDT

The UK's first litter of Northern cheetah cubs born were born at Whipsnade Zoo recently, and their birth is largely due to a specially designed part of the animals' enclosure.

How skier froze to death and lived

Posted: 27 Sep 2010 12:08 AM PDT

How a skier survived the longest cardiac arrest on record

'We should be prepared' for aliens

Posted: 26 Sep 2010 11:59 PM PDT

Professor John Zarnecki: "It is no longer fanciful to think about the possibility of life on other planets"

'I had planned a slightly different week'

Posted: 27 Sep 2010 01:35 AM PDT

David Miliband has refused to comment on what role he will play in the Labour's future after he lost the party's leadership contest to his brother Ed.

Can cash incentives improve our health?

Posted: 26 Sep 2010 11:27 PM PDT

People could be given cash incentives to encourage them to give up smoking or to lose weight under proposals being considered by the health watchdog for England and Wales.

British cheese's overseas success

Posted: 26 Sep 2010 11:57 PM PDT

The global economic downturn has hit many exporters in the UK hard, but it seems there is a growing overseas market for British gourmet delicacies.

In the family

Posted: 27 Sep 2010 06:31 AM PDT

What can David expect if he works for his little brother?

Blacklisted books

Posted: 27 Sep 2010 03:43 AM PDT

Should parents have the power to ban school texts?

Heart stopping

Posted: 27 Sep 2010 02:35 AM PDT

Surgeons use extreme cold to shut down life

Flash cars and cash

Posted: 26 Sep 2010 09:27 AM PDT

Mercedes fights back against its rivals

High hopes

Posted: 27 Sep 2010 12:11 AM PDT

Has Nigeria lived up to independence dreams?

Tunstall returns

Posted: 27 Sep 2010 01:03 AM PDT

Why artist's album is branded a 'new beginning?'

Grim harvest

Posted: 26 Sep 2010 06:20 PM PDT

Kashmir's 'martyrs' graveyard' is busy once more
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